Archives for the Month of July, 2010

I don’t even recall how I ever first heard about Mood Fabrics, but whenever I mentioned to someone that I was going to be visiting there while in New York, they always replied, “That’s the place in Project Runway!” Well, I’ve never seen Project Runway, but I can say now that I understand why they […]

We are all a little under the weather here. I made Andy’s Chicken Soup, which is still my all-time favorite chicken soup. And while I was at it with the comfort food, I made some fresh-from-the-oven chocolate chip cookies. No, in my sickened state, I was not slaving away making fresh cookies. Earlier in the […]

Well, thank you for humoring me and looking at my NY snapshots. Now let’s get down to what everyone really wants to see: my fabric shopping expeditions. I dragged the entire family to Purl Soho for some glorious fiber love, and was it ever worth it. That place is amazing. Beautiful white walls, well-lit, and […]

It was a great trip. Our first big family vacation as a family of four. It had its challenges, but overall I’m glad we did it. Here are a few choice photos of some New York flavor. The skyline of Manhattan, as we saw it on the way from the airport. This photo doesn’t even […]

I know this post seems somewhat out of place, considering I never did sign off with the “we’re off to New York!” as I had intended to do. We are indeed back, and making our way through a mountain of laundry, unpacking, and just settling in. The Girl came back with a cold, and she […]

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My name is Rose. I am a stitcher, painter, knitter, spinner, quilter, cook, homeschooler, and mother. I find myself saying, "I could make that," way too many times in a day. I fantasize about making every item in my house, from dishes and cups to furniture, blankets, and clothes. My loves are chocolate, mary jane shoes, and yarn shops. I have two Laughing Monkeys at home: The Boy, 9 and The Girl, 6. I share them with the love of my life, The Daddy Monkey.